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We are seeking an experienced and enthusiasticindividual to join the renowned Rheumatology Department at LTHT as a SpecialtyDoctor. Candidates with experience of complex conditions and advanced therapiesare particularly encouraged to apply. The post will be mainly outpatient basedwith general and specialist clinics. A commitment to participate in qualityimprovement and education is essential. There are also significantopportunities to participate in research. Main duties of the jobThepost is for 6 sessions per week. It is predominantly outpatient based, atChapel Allerton Hospital. The postholder will work with a team of consultantsand registrars. The clinics will be a mix of general and subspecialtyrheumatology. At certain times, with advance notice, a clinic session may bealtered so that the postholder can cover inpatient or day case related workif needed. It is envisaged that the postholder will have a specificindividual clinic list in each clinic, under consultant supervision. Thepostholder is expected to have a role in training and education. This wouldbe for medical students as clinic based teaching and to deliver educationalsessions for resident doctors. The postholder would also present clinicalcases and teaching presentations at the weekly academic meeting as per apre-planned schedule. The rheumatology department is involved with a varietyof local, regional and national postgraduate teaching courses. Thereis a weekly programme of departmental clinical, educational, governance andresearch meetings with internal and external presentation. The postholder isexpected to participate in audit and projects related to service delivery andimprovement. About usLeedsTeaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, withaccess to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for peoplefrom all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. TheTrust has a budget of £1 billion. Our 17,000 staff ensure that every year wesee and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings,comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sitesall linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best forspecialist and integrated care. LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' membersof our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts aresubject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions. Job responsibilitiesWeare seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the renownedRheumatology Department at LTHT as a Specialty Doctor. Candidates withexperience of complex rheumatic inflammatory conditions and advancedtherapies are particularly encouraged to apply. The post will be mainlyoutpatient based with general and specialist clinics. A commitment toparticipate in quality improvement and education is essential. There are alsosignificant opportunities to participate in research. Please contact Dr SDass, Lead Clinician for Rheumatology (shouvik.dass@) and Karen Cox,Business Manager for Rheumatology (karen.cox12@) for furtherinformation. TheRheumatology Department at Leeds has a national and international reputationfor high quality clinical care and research. The department offers bothsecondary and tertiary level care across several subspecialty areas. It is anNHS England Specialist Centre for Rheumatology. Most of the departments workis outpatient based but there are also specific inpatient beds. Timetable: WedAM Early Arthritis Clinic WedsPM- Education/CPD ThursAM Connective Tissue Diseases clinic FriAM Spondyloarthropathy Clinic FriPM Administration Thepostholder is expected to have a role in training and education. This wouldbe for medical students as clinic based teaching and to deliver educationalsessions for resident doctors. The postholder would also present clinicalcases and teaching presentations at the weekly academic meeting as per apre-planned schedule. The rheumatology department is involved with a varietyof local, regional and national postgraduate teaching courses. Thereis a weekly programme of departmental clinical, educational, governance andresearch meetings with internal and external presentation. The postholder isexpected to participate in audit and projects related to service delivery andimprovement. TheDepartment is keen to provide mentoring, either officially or informally, tosupport current work as well as considering future opportunities and careerdevelopment. The postholder will also participate in the standard annualappraisal process, leading to revalidation. Person SpecificationQualificationsMBBS or equivalent medical qualification Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date Eligibility to work in the UK. Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English. OR Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5) OR Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number) If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills MRCP Part 1 Personal SkillsCommunication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all Managing Others & Team Involvement: Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects Capacity to work effectively with others Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines) Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty: Capacity to operate under pressure Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty Values: Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion) Experience12 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including: make the care or your patient your first concern provide a good standard of practice and care take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised protect and promote the health of patients and of the public treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity work in partnership with patients work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests be honest and open and act with integrity never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession. Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training) Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice Previous/current experience of working within the NHS Previous experience in working in Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Medicine Successful completion of relevant skills course(s), Research and audit skills: Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum Teaching: Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching Evidence of feedback for teaching Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.#J-18808-Ljbffr